Parker J Palmer, a world-renowned writer, speaker and activist, will join John McKnight and Peter Block in a free conversation Monday, April 10 at 2 p.m. ET. The call will explore Parker’s thoughts on how “aging as an asset” relates to community development.

After hearing from Parker, the half-hour call will look at how experiences working with citizens to build asset-based communities can be translated into your own work. Participants on the call will have the opportunity to share their questions and insights.

Parker’s work focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He has authored several best-selling and award-winning books and is the founder of the Center for Courage and Renewal.

There is no advance sign-up, simply go online or call-in by phone to join the conversation:

Online: Click http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/115124m then click the “play” button to listen. Clicking the “Join In!” button on the site allows you to listen from the pop-up window and participate in the chat room.

Phone: Dial TalkShoe at (724) 444-7444, at the prompt enter call ID: 115124# (If you are not a TalkShoe member follow the prompt to enter 1# when asked for a PIN).

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